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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 349.37 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 349.37 and 194.24 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 349.37 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/349.37 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 349.37 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 67,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.91/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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