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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 379.77 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 379.77 and 193.04 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 379.77 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/379.77 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 379.77 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 73,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,310.80/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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