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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 349.86 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 349.86 and 137.08 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 349.86 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/349.86 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 349.86 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 47,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,959.63/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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