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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.65 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.65 and 155.07 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.65 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.65 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.65 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 54,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220.23/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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