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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.45 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.45 and 137.51 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.45 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.45 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.45 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 48,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.32/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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