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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 379.62 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 379.62 and 191.18 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 379.62 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/379.62 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 379.62 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 72,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,576.70/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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