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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 380.22 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 380.22 and 200.44 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 380.22 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/380.22 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 380.22 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 76,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,211.30/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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