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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.58 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.58 and 192.96 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.58 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.58 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.58 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 73,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,436.72/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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