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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 349.08 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 349.08 and 148.04 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 349.08 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/349.08 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 349.08 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 51,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,677.80/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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