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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.74 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.74 and 145.32 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.74 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.74 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.74 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 55,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,183.82/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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