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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 349.04 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 349.04 and 148.08 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 349.04 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/349.04 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 349.04 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 51,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,685.10/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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