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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 348.48 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 348.48 and 190.63 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 348.48 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/348.48 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 348.48 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 66,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,430.74/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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