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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.13 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.13 and 150.28 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.13 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.13 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.13 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 52,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617.54/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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