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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.41 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.41 and 192.19 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.41 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.41 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.41 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 72,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,918.81/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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