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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 349.02 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 349.02 and 154.74 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 349.02 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/349.02 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 349.02 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 54,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.35/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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