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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 347.65 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 347.65 and 190.24 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 347.65 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/347.65 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 347.65 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 66,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136.94/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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