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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.14 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.14 and 189.02 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.14 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.14 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.14 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 71,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,665.04/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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