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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.10 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.10 and 183.95 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.10 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.10 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.10 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 64,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400.90/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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