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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 379.16 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 379.16 and 195.86 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 379.16 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/379.16 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 379.16 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 74,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,260.38/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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