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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 348.59 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 348.59 and 187.08 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 348.59 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/348.59 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 348.59 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 65,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,213.28/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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