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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.03 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.03 and 187.09 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.03 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.03 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.03 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 65,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,112.93/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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