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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 350.04 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 350.04 and 201.10 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 350.04 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/350.04 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 350.04 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 70,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,393.04/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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