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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.16 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.16 and 192.69 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.16 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.16 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.16 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 73,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,253.03/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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