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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.32 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.32 and 194.55 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.32 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.32 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.32 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 73,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.99/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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