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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.12 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.12 and 199.92 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.12 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.12 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.12 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 69,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,596.15/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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