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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.28 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.28 and 200.60 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.28 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.28 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.28 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 70,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,065.57/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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