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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 348.15 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 348.15 and 189.82 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 348.15 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/348.15 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 348.15 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 66,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085.83/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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