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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 349.48 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 349.48 and 155.02 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 349.48 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/349.48 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 349.48 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 54,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.39/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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