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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.48 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.48 and 204.30 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.48 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.48 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.48 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 77,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,527.76/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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