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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.04 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.04 and 191.45 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.04 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.04 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.04 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 72,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.76/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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