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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.01 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.01 and 204.92 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.01 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.01 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.01 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 77,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.75/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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