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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.14 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.14 and 208.06 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.14 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.14 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.14 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 79,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091.93/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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