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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.94 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.94 and 194.01 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.94 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.94 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.94 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 67,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,503.84/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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