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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 349.56 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 349.56 and 201.68 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 349.56 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/349.56 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 349.56 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 70,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.26/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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