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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 348.14 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 348.14 and 186.87 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 348.14 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/348.14 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 348.14 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 65,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055.99/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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