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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 349.50 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 349.50 and 195.22 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 349.50 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/349.50 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 349.50 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 68,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,229.39/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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