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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.18 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.18 and 191.98 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.18 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.18 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.18 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 72,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,603.00/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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