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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 349.79 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 349.79 and 204.66 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 349.79 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/349.79 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 349.79 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 71,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,587.00/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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