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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 349.80 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 349.80 and 205 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 349.80 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/349.80 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 349.80 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 71,709
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,709/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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