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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.61 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.61 and 204.86 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.61 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.61 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.61 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 71,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,825.96/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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