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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 350.05 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 350.05 and 191.39 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 350.05 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/350.05 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 350.05 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 66,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,996.07/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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