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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 379.88 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 379.88 and 204.68 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 379.88 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/379.88 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 379.88 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 77,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,750.92/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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