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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.44 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.44 and 192.48 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.44 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.44 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.44 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 73,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034.61/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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