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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.98 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.98 and 154.63 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.98 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.98 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.98 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 53,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962.78/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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