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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 379.56 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 379.56 and 144.82 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 379.56 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/379.56 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 379.56 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 54,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967.88/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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