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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 350.06 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 350.06 and 155.44 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 350.06 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/350.06 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 350.06 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 54,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413.33/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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