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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 349.14 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 349.14 and 191.01 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 349.14 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/349.14 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 349.14 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 66,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,689.23/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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