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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 348.59 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 348.59 and 187.41 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 348.59 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/348.59 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 348.59 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 65,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,328.31/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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