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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.71 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.71 and 155.26 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.71 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.71 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.71 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 54,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295.97/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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