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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 380.10 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 380.10 and 157.56 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 380.10 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/380.10 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 380.10 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 59,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888.56/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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