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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 348.93 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 348.93 and 154.67 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 348.93 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/348.93 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 348.93 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 53,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967.26/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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