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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 349.10 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 349.10 and 154.63 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 349.10 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/349.10 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 349.10 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 53,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981.33/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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