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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 349 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 349 and 154.77 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 349 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/349 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 349 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 54,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.73/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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