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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.68 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.68 and 192.66 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.68 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.68 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.68 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 73,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,149.15/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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