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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 379.38 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 379.38 and 192.18 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 379.38 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/379.38 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 379.38 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 72,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909.25/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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