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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.32 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.32 and 188.44 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.32 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.32 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.32 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 66,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,014.30/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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