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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.15 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.15 and 148.13 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.15 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.15 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.15 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 51,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,718.78/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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