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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.87 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.87 and 193.19 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.87 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.87 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.87 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 73,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,580.28/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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