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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.97 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.97 and 145.86 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.97 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.97 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.97 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 55,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,568.28/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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