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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 347.94 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 347.94 and 190.14 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 347.94 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/347.94 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 347.94 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 66,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157.31/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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