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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.37 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.37 and 195.83 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.37 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.37 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.37 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 74,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,486.69/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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