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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.32 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.32 and 143.40 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.32 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.32 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.32 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 54,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394.49/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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