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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.67 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.67 and 144.78 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.67 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.67 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.67 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 54,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967.90/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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