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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 348.96 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 348.96 and 183.55 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 348.96 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/348.96 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 348.96 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 64,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.61/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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