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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.80 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.80 and 195.24 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.80 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.80 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.80 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 68,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,294.95/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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