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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 378.98 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 378.98 and 194.48 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 378.98 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/378.98 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 378.98 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 73,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,701.16/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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