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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 348.89 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 348.89 and 194.97 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 348.89 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/348.89 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 348.89 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 68,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,022.11/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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