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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.94 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.94 and 195.08 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.94 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.94 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.94 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 68,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,266.30/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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