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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.60 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.60 and 197.44 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.60 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.60 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.60 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 68,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,827.45/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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