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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.92 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.92 and 210.20 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.92 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.92 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.92 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 73,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,553.18/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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