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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 349.38 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 349.38 and 195.42 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 349.38 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/349.38 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 349.38 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 68,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,275.84/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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