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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 349.91 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 349.91 and 137.12 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 349.91 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/349.91 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 349.91 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 47,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978.34/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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