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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 349.94 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 349.94 and 137.15 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 349.94 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/349.94 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 349.94 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 47,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.95/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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