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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 349.38 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 349.38 and 204.07 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 349.38 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/349.38 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 349.38 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 71,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,297.98/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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