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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 349.04 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 349.04 and 147.89 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 349.04 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/349.04 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 349.04 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 51,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,619.94/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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