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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 349.49 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 349.49 and 183.52 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 349.49 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/349.49 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 349.49 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 64,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,138.40/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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