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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 377.79 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 377.79 and 191.32 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 377.79 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/377.79 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 377.79 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 72,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,278.78/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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