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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.01 and 207.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.01 and 207.23 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.01 = 207.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.01 = 207.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.01 × 207.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 72,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,530.82/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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