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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 380.19 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 380.19 and 156.13 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 380.19 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/380.19 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 380.19 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 59,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.06/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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