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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 350.04 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 350.04 and 155.32 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 350.04 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/350.04 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 350.04 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 54,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368.21/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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