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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.30 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.30 and 190.26 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.30 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.30 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.30 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 66,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,267.56/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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