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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.28 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.28 and 192 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.28 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.28 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.28 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 72,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,821.76/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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