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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 349.02 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 349.02 and 148.06 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 349.02 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/349.02 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 349.02 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 51,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675.90/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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