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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 350.63 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 350.63 and 189.12 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 350.63 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/350.63 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 350.63 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 66,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,311.15/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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