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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 350.11 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 350.11 and 155.46 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 350.11 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/350.11 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 350.11 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 54,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.10/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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