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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 350.01 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 350.01 and 155.49 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 350.01 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/350.01 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 350.01 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 54,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423.05/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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