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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.96 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.96 and 194.40 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.96 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.96 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.96 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 67,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837.82/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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