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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 378.53 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 378.53 and 207.74 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 378.53 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/378.53 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 378.53 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 78,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,632.89/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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