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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 350.12 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 350.12 and 191.87 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 350.12 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/350.12 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 350.12 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 67,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177.52/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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