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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.07 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.07 and 207.11 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.07 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.07 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.07 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 72,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503.77/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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