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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 349.54 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 349.54 and 155.04 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 349.54 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/349.54 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 349.54 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 54,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192.68/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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