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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.08 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.08 and 207 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.08 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.08 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.08 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 78,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,469.56/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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