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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 380.18 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 380.18 and 207.82 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 380.18 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/380.18 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 380.18 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 79,009.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009.01/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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