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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 349.02 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 349.02 and 193.69 is: 267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 349.02 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/349.02 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 349.02 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 67,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,599.94/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.40

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