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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 378.14 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 378.14 and 191.34 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 378.14 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/378.14 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 378.14 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 72,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352.35/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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