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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 380.96 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 380.96 and 150.92 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 380.96 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/380.96 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 380.96 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 57,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,494.48/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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