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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 348.58 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 348.58 and 187.22 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 348.58 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/348.58 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 348.58 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 65,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261.15/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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