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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 348.91 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 348.91 and 154.64 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 348.91 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/348.91 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 348.91 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 53,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.57/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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