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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 350.16 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 350.16 and 137.30 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 350.16 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/350.16 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 350.16 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 48,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,076.02/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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