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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 350.28 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 350.28 and 183.96 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 350.28 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/350.28 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 350.28 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 64,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.51/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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