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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.60 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.60 and 153.76 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.60 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.60 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.60 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 53,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751.98/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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