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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 349.99 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 349.99 and 155.32 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 349.99 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/349.99 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 349.99 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 54,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.18/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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