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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.17 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.17 and 194.13 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.17 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.17 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.17 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 67,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589.27/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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