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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.96 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.96 and 155.42 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.96 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.96 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.96 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 54,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390.78/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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