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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.03 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.03 and 144.88 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.03 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.03 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.03 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 55,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,058.75/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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