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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.70 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.70 and 151.07 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.70 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.70 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.70 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 57,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.45/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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