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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 378.54 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 378.54 and 194.76 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 378.54 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/378.54 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 378.54 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 73,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,724.45/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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