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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.71 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.71 and 144.96 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.71 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.71 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.71 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 55,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,042.76/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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