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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 348.48 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 348.48 and 201.28 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 348.48 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/348.48 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 348.48 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 70,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,142.05/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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