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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 380.88 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 380.88 and 145.68 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 380.88 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/380.88 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 380.88 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 55,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486.60/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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