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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 348.51 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 348.51 and 252.93 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 348.51 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/348.51 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 348.51 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 88,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,148.63/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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