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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 380.45 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 380.45 and 143.92 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 380.45 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/380.45 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 380.45 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 54,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.19/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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