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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 348.30 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 348.30 and 194.28 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 348.30 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/348.30 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 348.30 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 67,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667.72/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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