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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 348.86 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 348.86 and 187.61 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 348.86 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/348.86 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 348.86 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 65,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,448.69/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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