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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 379.89 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 379.89 and 202.01 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 379.89 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/379.89 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 379.89 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 76,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,739.68/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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