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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.66 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.66 and 209.20 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.66 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.66 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.66 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 73,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.87/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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