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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.92 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.92 and 153.38 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.92 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.92 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.92 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 53,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,516.93/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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