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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.91 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.91 and 202.24 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.91 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.91 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.91 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 76,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.00/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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