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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.39 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.39 and 187.85 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.39 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.39 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.39 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 65,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,630.69/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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