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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 349.33 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 349.33 and 154.88 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 349.33 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/349.33 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 349.33 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 54,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,104.72/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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