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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.13 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.13 and 157.14 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.13 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.13 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.13 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 59,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,733.63/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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