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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 379.80 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 379.80 and 150.35 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 379.80 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/379.80 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 379.80 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 57,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101.03/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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