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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.74 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.74 and 192.44 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.74 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.74 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.74 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 73,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,077.17/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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