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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 348.92 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 348.92 and 147.96 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 348.92 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/348.92 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 348.92 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 51,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.20/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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