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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 380.92 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 380.92 and 156.48 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 380.92 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/380.92 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 380.92 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 59,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,606.36/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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