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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.28 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.28 and 154.90 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.28 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.28 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.28 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 54,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102.70/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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