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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.85 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.85 and 155.27 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.85 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.85 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.85 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 54,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321.21/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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