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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.69 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.69 and 194.49 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.69 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.69 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.69 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 68,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012.62/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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