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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 348.90 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 348.90 and 183.42 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 348.90 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/348.90 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 348.90 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 63,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,995.24/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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