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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.93 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.93 and 190.69 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.93 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.93 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.93 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 66,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.60/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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