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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.54 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.54 and 194.18 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.54 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.54 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.54 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 67,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679.50/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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