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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 350.01 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 350.01 and 187.30 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 350.01 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/350.01 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 350.01 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 65,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,555.12/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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