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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 348.96 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 348.96 and 194.72 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 348.96 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/348.96 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 348.96 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 67,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,949.49/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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