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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.73 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.73 and 151.20 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.73 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.73 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.73 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 57,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,566.38/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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