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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.98 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.98 and 243.96 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.98 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.98 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.98 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 92,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,699.92/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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