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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 349.53 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 349.53 and 155.02 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 349.53 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/349.53 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 349.53 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 54,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184.14/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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