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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 377.56 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 377.56 and 191.36 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 377.56 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/377.56 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 377.56 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 72,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,251.06/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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