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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 349.01 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 349.01 and 190.74 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 349.01 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/349.01 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 349.01 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 66,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,569.21/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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