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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 379.88 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 379.88 and 145.13 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 379.88 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/379.88 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 379.88 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 55,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129.36/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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