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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 380.43 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 380.43 and 151.01 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 380.43 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/380.43 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 380.43 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 57,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446.83/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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