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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 350.21 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 350.21 and 188.37 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 350.21 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/350.21 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 350.21 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 65,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968.12/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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