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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 381.10 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 381.10 and 150.89 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 381.10 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/381.10 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 381.10 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 57,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504.18/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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