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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 347.81 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 347.81 and 189.81 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 347.81 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/347.81 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 347.81 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 66,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.87/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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