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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.99 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.99 and 191.94 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.99 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.99 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.99 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 72,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,743.34/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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