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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 347.89 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 347.89 and 193.19 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 347.89 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/347.89 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 347.89 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 67,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,206.16/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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