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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 350.25 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 350.25 and 187.64 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 350.25 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/350.25 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 350.25 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 65,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,721.55/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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