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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 350.21 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 350.21 and 210.02 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 350.21 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/350.21 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 350.21 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 73,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.05/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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