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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 350.79 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 350.79 and 187.48 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 350.79 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/350.79 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 350.79 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 65,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764.24/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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