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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.37 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.37 and 144.66 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.37 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.37 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.37 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 54,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,877.77/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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