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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 349.49 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 349.49 and 155.05 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 349.49 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/349.49 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 349.49 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 54,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188.42/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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