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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 347.64 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 347.64 and 193.13 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 347.64 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/347.64 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 347.64 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 67,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,141.60/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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