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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.68 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.68 and 202.08 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.68 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.68 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.68 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 76,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725.73/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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