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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 381.48 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 381.48 and 151.15 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 381.48 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/381.48 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 381.48 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 57,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.70/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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