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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.98 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.98 and 153.32 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.98 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.98 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.98 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 53,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,505.61/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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