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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 348.36 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 348.36 and 194.24 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 348.36 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/348.36 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 348.36 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 67,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.45/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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