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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 379.83 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 379.83 and 145.01 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 379.83 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/379.83 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 379.83 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 55,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.25/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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