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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 350.18 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 350.18 and 183.84 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 350.18 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/350.18 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 350.18 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 64,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,377.09/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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