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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.22 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.22 and 155.54 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.22 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.22 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.22 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 54,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473.22/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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