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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.20 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.20 and 187.86 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.20 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.20 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.20 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 65,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,600.71/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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