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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.16 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.16 and 154.25 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.16 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.16 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.16 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 54,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012.18/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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