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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.44 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.44 and 209.60 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.44 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.44 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.44 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 73,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,242.62/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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