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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.38 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.38 and 145.64 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.38 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.38 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.38 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 55,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,398.54/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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