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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.02 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.02 and 192.54 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.02 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.02 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.02 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 72,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.51/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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