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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 350.01 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 350.01 and 137.19 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 350.01 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/350.01 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 350.01 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 48,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017.19/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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