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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.10 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.10 and 209.54 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.10 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.10 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.10 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 79,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433.67/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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