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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 379.69 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 379.69 and 150.39 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 379.69 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/379.69 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 379.69 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 57,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101.20/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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