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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380 and 145.36 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 55,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,236.80/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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