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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.66 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.66 and 188.14 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.66 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.66 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.66 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 71,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427.33/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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