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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.35 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.35 and 150.22 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.35 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.35 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.35 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 56,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.43/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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