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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.22 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.22 and 157 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.22 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.22 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.22 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 59,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694.54/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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