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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 350.29 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 350.29 and 155.55 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 350.29 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/350.29 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 350.29 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 54,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487.61/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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