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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 380.04 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 380.04 and 205.66 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 380.04 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/380.04 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 380.04 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 78,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,159.03/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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