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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 349.91 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 349.91 and 188.22 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 349.91 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/349.91 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 349.91 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 65,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,859.12/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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