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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 348.48 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 348.48 and 194.46 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 348.48 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/348.48 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 348.48 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 67,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,765.42/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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