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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 379.26 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 379.26 and 192.25 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 379.26 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/379.26 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 379.26 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 72,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,912.74/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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