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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 348.74 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 348.74 and 190.87 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 348.74 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/348.74 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 348.74 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 66,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,562.89/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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