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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 381.03 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 381.03 and 144.16 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 381.03 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/381.03 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 381.03 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 54,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929.28/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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