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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 349.68 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 349.68 and 209.84 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 349.68 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/349.68 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 349.68 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 73,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,376.85/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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