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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 349.67 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 349.67 and 136.95 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 349.67 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/349.67 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 349.67 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 47,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886.74/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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