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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 349.33 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 349.33 and 153.56 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 349.33 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/349.33 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 349.33 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 53,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643.11/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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