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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.69, 349.98 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.69, 349.98 and 155.26 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 349.98 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/349.98 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 349.98 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 54,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.89/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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