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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 378.88 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 378.88 and 195.08 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 378.88 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/378.88 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 378.88 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 73,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,909.53/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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