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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.93 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.93 and 208.32 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.93 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.93 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.93 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 79,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,354.30/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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