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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.41 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.41 and 209.67 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.41 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.41 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.41 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 79,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.89/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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