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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.71 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.71 and 153.81 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.71 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.71 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.71 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 53,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,788.90/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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