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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 348.94 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 348.94 and 147.98 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 348.94 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/348.94 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 348.94 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 51,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,636.64/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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