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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.24 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.24 and 191.57 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.24 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.24 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.24 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 72,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459.44/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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