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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 348.06 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 348.06 and 186.94 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 348.06 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/348.06 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 348.06 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 65,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065.93/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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