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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 349.92 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 349.92 and 195.52 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 349.92 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/349.92 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 349.92 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 68,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,416.36/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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