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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 350.24 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 350.24 and 155.59 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 350.24 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/350.24 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 350.24 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 54,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.06/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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