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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 380.94 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 380.94 and 213.21 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 380.94 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/380.94 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 380.94 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 81,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220.22/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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