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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.48 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.48 and 186.40 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.48 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.48 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.48 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 64,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,956.67/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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