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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 348.71 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 348.71 and 193.68 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 348.71 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/348.71 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 348.71 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 67,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537.18/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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