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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.92 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.92 and 145.78 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.92 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.92 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.92 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 55,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,384.74/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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