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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.03 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.03 and 186.12 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.03 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.03 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.03 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 64,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,775.34/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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