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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 349.76 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 349.76 and 155.36 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 349.76 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/349.76 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 349.76 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 54,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338.71/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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