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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.28 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.28 and 188.28 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.28 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.28 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.28 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 65,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,950.72/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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