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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.13 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.13 and 150.35 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.13 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.13 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.13 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 57,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002.39/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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