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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.69, 350.61 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.69, 350.61 and 191.50 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 350.61 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/350.61 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 350.61 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 67,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,141.82/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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