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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.26 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.26 and 150.32 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.26 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.26 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.26 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 52,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.08/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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