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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 349.92 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 349.92 and 191.27 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 349.92 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/349.92 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 349.92 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 66,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928.24/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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