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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 377.19 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 377.19 and 204.12 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 377.19 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/377.19 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 377.19 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 76,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,992.02/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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