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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 380.94 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 380.94 and 193.69 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 380.94 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/380.94 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 380.94 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 73,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,784.27/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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