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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 379.96 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 379.96 and 193.20 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 379.96 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/379.96 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 379.96 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 73,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,408.27/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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