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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 380.49 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 380.49 and 192.94 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 380.49 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/380.49 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 380.49 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 73,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,411.74/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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