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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 380.21 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 380.21 and 193.32 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 380.21 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/380.21 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 380.21 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 73,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501.23/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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