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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.96 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.96 and 145.08 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.96 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.96 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.96 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 55,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124.60/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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