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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 349.88 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 349.88 and 194.79 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 349.88 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/349.88 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 349.88 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 68,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152.15/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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