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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 350.19 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 350.19 and 183.72 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 350.19 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/350.19 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 350.19 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 64,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.91/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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