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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 349.33 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 349.33 and 152.22 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 349.33 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/349.33 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 349.33 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 53,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.26/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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