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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 379.37 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 379.37 and 192.19 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 379.37 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/379.37 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 379.37 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 72,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,911.12/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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