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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 350.18 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 350.18 and 201.68 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 350.18 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/350.18 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 350.18 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 70,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,621.54/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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