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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 380.18 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 380.18 and 151.09 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 380.18 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/380.18 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 380.18 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 57,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,441.40/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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