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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 378.79 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 378.79 and 191.95 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 378.79 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/378.79 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 378.79 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 72,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708.74/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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