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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 350.36 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 350.36 and 191.57 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 350.36 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/350.36 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 350.36 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 67,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115.76/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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