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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 349.86 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 349.86 and 155.31 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 349.86 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/349.86 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 349.86 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 54,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336.76/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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