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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 350.00 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 350.00 and 183.35 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 350.00 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/350.00 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 350.00 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 64,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.35/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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