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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.28 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.28 and 153.62 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.28 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.28 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.28 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 53,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656.39/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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