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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 349.96 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 349.96 and 188.08 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 349.96 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/349.96 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 349.96 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 65,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820.48/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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