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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 347.49 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 347.49 and 186.80 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 347.49 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/347.49 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 347.49 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 64,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.13/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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