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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.37 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.37 and 187.66 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.37 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.37 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.37 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 65,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,560.96/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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