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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.89 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.89 and 145.04 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.89 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.89 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.89 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 55,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099.25/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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