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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.25 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.25 and 195.08 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.25 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.25 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.25 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 73,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,981.95/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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