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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.79 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.79 and 155.15 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.79 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.79 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.79 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 54,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268.71/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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