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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 380.31 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 380.31 and 150.38 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 380.31 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/380.31 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 380.31 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 57,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191.26/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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