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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.60 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.60 and 145.45 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.60 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.60 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.60 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 55,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,356.42/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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