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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 380.26 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 380.26 and 196 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 380.26 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/380.26 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 380.26 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 74,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,530.96/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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