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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.21 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.21 and 185.11 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.21 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.21 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.21 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 64,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456.28/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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