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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.54 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.54 and 144.99 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.54 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.54 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.54 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 55,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029.50/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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