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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 349.07 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 349.07 and 193.82 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 349.07 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/349.07 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 349.07 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 67,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,654.03/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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