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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.38 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.38 and 190.80 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.38 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.38 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.38 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 66,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661.70/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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