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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 379.36 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 379.36 and 150.56 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 379.36 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/379.36 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 379.36 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 57,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116.44/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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