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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.38 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.38 and 155.49 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.38 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.38 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.38 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 58,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,989.80/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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