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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 379.73 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 379.73 and 195.33 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 379.73 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/379.73 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 379.73 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 74,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172.66/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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