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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.78 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.78 and 190.36 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.78 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.78 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.78 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 66,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.76/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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