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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.13 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.13 and 186.17 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.13 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.13 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.13 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 64,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,811.36/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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