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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 380.04 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 380.04 and 192.82 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 380.04 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/380.04 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 380.04 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 73,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279.31/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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