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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 379.19 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 379.19 and 194.95 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 379.19 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/379.19 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 379.19 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 73,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,922.12/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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