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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 379.49 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 379.49 and 204.66 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 379.49 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/379.49 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 379.49 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 77,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,665.40/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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