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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.42 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.42 and 191.23 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.42 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.42 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.42 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 72,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.06/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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