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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 348.47 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 348.47 and 187.24 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 348.47 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/348.47 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 348.47 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 65,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,246.25/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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