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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 379.56 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 379.56 and 150.80 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 379.56 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/379.56 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 379.56 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 57,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.65/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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