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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 381.35 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 381.35 and 210.68 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 381.35 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/381.35 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 381.35 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 80,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,342.82/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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