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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.04 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.04 and 154.62 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.04 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.04 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.04 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 53,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968.56/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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