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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 377.69 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 377.69 and 191.12 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 377.69 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/377.69 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 377.69 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 72,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,181.27/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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