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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.88 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.88 and 196.08 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.88 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.88 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.88 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 74,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.95/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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