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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 348.93 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 348.93 and 209.03 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 348.93 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/348.93 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 348.93 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 72,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,936.84/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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