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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 381.06 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 381.06 and 208.17 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 381.06 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/381.06 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 381.06 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 79,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325.26/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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