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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.13 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.13 and 150.76 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.13 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.13 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.13 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 57,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.31/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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