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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 379.04 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 379.04 and 192.17 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 379.04 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/379.04 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 379.04 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 72,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,837.26/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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