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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 349.97 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 349.97 and 155.40 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 349.97 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/349.97 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 349.97 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 54,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385.34/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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