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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.48 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.48 and 204.40 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.48 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.48 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.48 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 77,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,565.71/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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