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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 347.83 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 347.83 and 195.20 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 347.83 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/347.83 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 347.83 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 67,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,896.42/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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