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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.71 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.71 and 192.45 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.71 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.71 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.71 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 73,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,075.19/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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