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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 349.67 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 349.67 and 195.26 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 349.67 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/349.67 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 349.67 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 68,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276.56/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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