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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 379.89 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 379.89 and 156.15 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 379.89 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/379.89 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 379.89 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 59,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,319.82/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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