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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 347.83 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 347.83 and 190.22 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 347.83 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/347.83 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 347.83 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 66,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162.01/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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