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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 347.74 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 347.74 and 192.46 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 347.74 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/347.74 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 347.74 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 66,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926.42/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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