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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 378.97 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 378.97 and 208.24 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 378.97 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/378.97 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 378.97 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 78,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,915.24/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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