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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.57 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.57 and 144.86 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.57 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.57 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.57 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 54,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,984.51/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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