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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 349.92 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 349.92 and 137.13 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 349.92 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/349.92 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 349.92 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 47,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984.26/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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