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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.73 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.73 and 153.77 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.73 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.73 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.73 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 53,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,776.62/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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