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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 347.60 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 347.60 and 193.76 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 347.60 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/347.60 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 347.60 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 67,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350.98/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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