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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.59 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.59 and 136.89 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.59 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.59 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.59 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 47,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854.01/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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