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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 380.32 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 380.32 and 156.08 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 380.32 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/380.32 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 380.32 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 59,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360.35/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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