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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 349.41 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 349.41 and 209.08 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 349.41 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/349.41 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 349.41 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 73,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.64/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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