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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 349.55 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 349.55 and 200.94 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 349.55 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/349.55 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 349.55 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 70,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238.58/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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