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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.98 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.98 and 192.96 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.98 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.98 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.98 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 73,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,320.94/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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