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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.99 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.99 and 154.71 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.99 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.99 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.99 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 53,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990.50/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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