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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.53 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.53 and 207.57 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.53 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.53 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.53 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 78,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,779.04/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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