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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.77 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.77 and 195.54 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.77 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.77 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.77 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 74,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,260.23/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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