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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 381.26 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 381.26 and 190.27 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 381.26 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/381.26 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 381.26 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 72,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542.34/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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