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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 380.51 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 380.51 and 150.80 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 380.51 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/380.51 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 380.51 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 57,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378.25/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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