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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 347.89 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 347.89 and 196.99 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 347.89 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/347.89 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 347.89 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 68,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,531.53/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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