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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 380.31 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 380.31 and 192.86 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 380.31 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/380.31 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 380.31 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 73,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,346.59/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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