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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.86 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.86 and 182.83 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.86 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.86 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.86 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 63,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,781.97/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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