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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.38 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.38 and 154.89 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.38 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.38 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.38 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 54,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,115.47/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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