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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 378.51 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 378.51 and 194.58 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 378.51 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/378.51 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 378.51 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 73,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,650.48/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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