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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 349.04 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 349.04 and 148.04 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 349.04 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/349.04 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 349.04 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 51,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.88/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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