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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 378.62 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 378.62 and 195.01 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 378.62 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/378.62 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 378.62 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 73,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,832.76/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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