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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 349.84 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 349.84 and 155.37 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 349.84 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/349.84 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 349.84 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 54,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354.25/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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