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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 378.99 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 378.99 and 144.53 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 378.99 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/378.99 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 378.99 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 54,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,775.42/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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