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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 379.38 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 379.38 and 194.61 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 379.38 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/379.38 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 379.38 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 73,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,831.14/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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