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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 379.25 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 379.25 and 206.96 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 379.25 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/379.25 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 379.25 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 78,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,487.43/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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