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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 349.11 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 349.11 and 197.50 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 349.11 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/349.11 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 349.11 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 68,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,949.23/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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