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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 381.60 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 381.60 and 208.52 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 381.60 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/381.60 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 381.60 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 79,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.19/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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