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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 380.35 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 380.35 and 150.39 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 380.35 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/380.35 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 380.35 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 57,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200.84/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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