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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.94 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.94 and 154.59 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.94 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.94 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.94 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 53,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942.63/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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