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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.65 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.65 and 192.31 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.65 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.65 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.65 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 73,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,008.58/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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