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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.44 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.44 and 188.16 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.44 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.44 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.44 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 65,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,750.63/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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