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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 381.09 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 381.09 and 203.13 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 381.09 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/381.09 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 381.09 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 77,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,410.81/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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