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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 348.87 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 348.87 and 191.24 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 348.87 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/348.87 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 348.87 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 66,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717.90/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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