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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 349.24 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 349.24 and 186.68 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 349.24 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/349.24 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 349.24 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 65,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196.12/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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