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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 380.12 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 380.12 and 150.69 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 380.12 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/380.12 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 380.12 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 57,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281.80/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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