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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.65 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.65 and 156.39 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.65 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.65 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.65 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 59,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,529.85/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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