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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 348 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 348 and 196.53 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 348 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/348 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 348 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 68,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392.44/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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