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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 349.10 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 349.10 and 197.48 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 349.10 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/349.10 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 349.10 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 68,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,940.27/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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