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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 347.45 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 347.45 and 188.90 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 347.45 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/347.45 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 347.45 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 65,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,630.62/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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