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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 350.23 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 350.23 and 137.36 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 350.23 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/350.23 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 350.23 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 48,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,106.19/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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