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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 349.18 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 349.18 and 197.06 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 349.18 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/349.18 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 349.18 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 68,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,809.41/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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