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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 379.49 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 379.49 and 205.39 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 379.49 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/379.49 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 379.49 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 77,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,943.45/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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