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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.46 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.46 and 192.16 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.46 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.46 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.46 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 72,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,724.87/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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