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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 350.19 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 350.19 and 155.52 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 350.19 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/350.19 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 350.19 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 54,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,461.55/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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