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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 378.44 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 378.44 and 207.70 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 378.44 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/378.44 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 378.44 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 78,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,600.78/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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