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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 350.09 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 350.09 and 191.25 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 350.09 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/350.09 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 350.09 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 66,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,954.47/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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