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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 349.17 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 349.17 and 154.82 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 349.17 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/349.17 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 349.17 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 54,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058.50/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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