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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.63 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.63 and 191.45 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.63 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.63 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.63 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 66,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936.66/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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