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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.23 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.23 and 183.33 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.23 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.23 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.23 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 64,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,024.34/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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