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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 349.29 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 349.29 and 190.85 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 349.29 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/349.29 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 349.29 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 66,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,660.25/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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