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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 349.45 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 349.45 and 154.88 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 349.45 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/349.45 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 349.45 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 54,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122.04/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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