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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 377.84 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 377.84 and 194.42 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 377.84 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/377.84 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 377.84 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 73,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456.79/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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