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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 349.49 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 349.49 and 201.01 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 349.49 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/349.49 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 349.49 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 70,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250.61/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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