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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 349.98 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 349.98 and 191.35 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 349.98 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/349.98 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 349.98 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 66,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966.92/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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