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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 381.24 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 381.24 and 150.98 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 381.24 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/381.24 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 381.24 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 57,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,560.48/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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