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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.11 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.11 and 153.48 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.11 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.11 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.11 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 53,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.40/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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