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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.89 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.89 and 153.27 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.89 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.89 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.89 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 53,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,474.37/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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