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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.72 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.72 and 188.08 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.72 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.72 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.72 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 65,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775.34/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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