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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 379.60 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 379.60 and 201.72 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 379.60 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/379.60 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 379.60 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 76,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,572.91/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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