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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 380.10 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 380.10 and 208.04 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 380.10 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/380.10 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 380.10 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 79,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,076.00/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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