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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.94 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.94 and 143.53 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.94 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.94 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.94 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 54,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531.12/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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