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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.05 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.05 and 209.34 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.05 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.05 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.05 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 73,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,070.13/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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