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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.37 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.37 and 210.74 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.37 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.37 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.37 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 80,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,159.17/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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