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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 348.74 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 348.74 and 186.23 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 348.74 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/348.74 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 348.74 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 64,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945.85/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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