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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.68 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.68 and 144.83 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.68 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.68 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.68 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 54,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,988.33/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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