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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 349.13 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 349.13 and 193.99 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 349.13 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/349.13 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 349.13 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 67,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,726.76/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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