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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 378.99 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 378.99 and 156.31 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 378.99 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/378.99 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 378.99 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 59,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238.03/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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