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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.48 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.48 and 187.36 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.48 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.48 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.48 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 65,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,291.21/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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