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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 342.90 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 342.90 and 253.20 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 342.90 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/342.90 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 342.90 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 86,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822.28/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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