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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 349.26 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 349.26 and 153.60 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 349.26 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/349.26 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 349.26 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 53,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,646.34/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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