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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 349.24 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 349.24 and 153.47 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 349.24 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/349.24 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 349.24 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 53,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.23/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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