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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379 and 144.94 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 54,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,932.26/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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