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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 348.81 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 348.81 and 187.43 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 348.81 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/348.81 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 348.81 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 65,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,377.46/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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