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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 350.04 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 350.04 and 137.21 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 350.04 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/350.04 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 350.04 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 48,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030.72/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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