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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 350.36 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 350.36 and 194.66 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 350.36 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/350.36 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 350.36 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 68,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198.35/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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