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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 380.04 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 380.04 and 247.90 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 380.04 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/380.04 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 380.04 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 94,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,210.02/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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