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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 379.44 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 379.44 and 195.45 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 379.44 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/379.44 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 379.44 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 74,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161.55/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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