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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 350.14 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 350.14 and 201.22 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 350.14 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/350.14 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 350.14 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 70,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,455.17/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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