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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 349.67 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 349.67 and 204.35 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 349.67 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/349.67 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 349.67 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 71,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,455.06/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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