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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.57 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.57 and 210.51 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.57 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.57 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.57 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 80,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,112.74/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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