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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 379.55 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 379.55 and 143.39 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 379.55 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/379.55 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 379.55 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 54,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423.95/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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