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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 347.70 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 347.70 and 194.20 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 347.70 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/347.70 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 347.70 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 67,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,523.34/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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