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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 349.37 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 349.37 and 197.66 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 349.37 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/349.37 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 349.37 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 69,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,057.84/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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