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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 347.68 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 347.68 and 201.20 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 347.68 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/347.68 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 347.68 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 69,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,953.22/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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