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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 349.77 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 349.77 and 201.10 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 349.77 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/349.77 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 349.77 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 70,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.75/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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