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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 349.25 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 349.25 and 154.83 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 349.25 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/349.25 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 349.25 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 54,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.60/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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