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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.37 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.37 and 154.92 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.37 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.37 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.37 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 54,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124.40/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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