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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 377.73 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 377.73 and 239.76 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 377.73 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/377.73 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 377.73 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 90,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,564.54/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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