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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 348.60 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 348.60 and 197.82 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 348.60 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/348.60 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 348.60 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 68,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,960.05/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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