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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.76 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.76 and 205.13 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.76 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.76 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.76 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 77,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,897.24/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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