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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 381.24 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 381.24 and 193.44 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 381.24 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/381.24 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 381.24 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 73,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747.07/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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