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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.08 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.08 and 207.64 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.08 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.08 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.08 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 78,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,919.81/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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