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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 349.76 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 349.76 and 195.70 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 349.76 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/349.76 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 349.76 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 68,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,448.03/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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