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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 347.80 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 347.80 and 189.74 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 347.80 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/347.80 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 347.80 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 65,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,990.37/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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