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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.18 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.18 and 150.43 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.18 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.18 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.18 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 57,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.05/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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