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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 349.18 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 349.18 and 190.74 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 349.18 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/349.18 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 349.18 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 66,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602.59/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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