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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 379.92 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 379.92 and 210.16 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 379.92 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/379.92 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 379.92 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 79,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.99/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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