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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 349.76 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 349.76 and 155.23 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 349.76 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/349.76 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 349.76 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 54,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293.24/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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