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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 377.83 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 377.83 and 190.15 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 377.83 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/377.83 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 377.83 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 71,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843.67/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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