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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.93 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.93 and 213.63 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.93 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.93 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.93 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 81,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.01/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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