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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.72 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.72 and 154.54 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.72 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.72 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.72 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 53,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891.19/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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