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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.88 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.88 and 201.84 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.88 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.88 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.88 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 76,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,876.82/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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