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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 380.33 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 380.33 and 193.42 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 380.33 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/380.33 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 380.33 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 73,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,563.43/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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