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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 348.73 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 348.73 and 191.06 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 348.73 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/348.73 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 348.73 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 66,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.35/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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