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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 347.36 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 347.36 and 190.06 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 347.36 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/347.36 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 347.36 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 66,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017.42/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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