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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.73 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.73 and 191.14 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.73 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.73 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.73 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 66,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846.44/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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