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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 379.32 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 379.32 and 194.93 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 379.32 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/379.32 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 379.32 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 73,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,941.10/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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