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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 379.56 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 379.56 and 144.79 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 379.56 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/379.56 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 379.56 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 54,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.49/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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