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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 379.19 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 379.19 and 192.20 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 379.19 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/379.19 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 379.19 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 72,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,880.32/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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