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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.32 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.32 and 207.47 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.32 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.32 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.32 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 78,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,695.62/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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