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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 350.51 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 350.51 and 201.93 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 350.51 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/350.51 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 350.51 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 70,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778.48/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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