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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 380.40 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 380.40 and 143.86 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 380.40 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/380.40 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 380.40 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 54,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,724.34/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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