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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.00, 349.06 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.00, 349.06 and 154.65 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.00 : 349.06 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.00/349.06 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.00x = 349.06 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.00x = 53,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981.36/253.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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