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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.36 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.36 and 144.98 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.36 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.36 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.36 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 54,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,999.61/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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