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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 379.87 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 379.87 and 195.60 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 379.87 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/379.87 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 379.87 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 74,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302.57/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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