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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 349.24 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 349.24 and 187.70 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 349.24 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/349.24 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 349.24 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 65,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552.35/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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