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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 379.52 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 379.52 and 188.49 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 379.52 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/379.52 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 379.52 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 71,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,535.72/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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