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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 348.87 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 348.87 and 183.07 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 348.87 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/348.87 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 348.87 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 63,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,867.63/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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