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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.86 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.86 and 151.13 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.86 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.86 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.86 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 57,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,559.95/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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