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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 348.96 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 348.96 and 154.60 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 348.96 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/348.96 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 348.96 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 53,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,949.22/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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