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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 349.12 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 349.12 and 154.73 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 349.12 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/349.12 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 349.12 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 54,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.34/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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