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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 379.37 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 379.37 and 209.79 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 379.37 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/379.37 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 379.37 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 79,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588.03/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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