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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 377.60 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 377.60 and 193.32 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 377.60 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/377.60 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 377.60 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 72,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,995.74/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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