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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 342.90 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 342.90 and 253.80 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 342.90 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/342.90 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 342.90 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 87,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,028.02/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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