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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 379.93 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 379.93 and 145.16 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 379.93 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/379.93 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 379.93 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 55,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.01/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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