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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.52 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.52 and 193.18 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.52 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.52 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.52 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 73,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,508.85/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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