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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.16 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.16 and 145.44 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.16 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.16 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.16 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 55,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,290.47/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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