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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 349.59 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 349.59 and 155.08 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 349.59 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/349.59 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 349.59 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 54,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215.00/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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