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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.86 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.86 and 157.04 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.86 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.86 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.86 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 59,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653.21/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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