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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 350.01 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 350.01 and 209.55 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 350.01 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/350.01 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 350.01 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 73,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,344.60/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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