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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 349.82 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 349.82 and 183.37 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 349.82 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/349.82 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 349.82 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 64,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.03/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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