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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.36 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.36 and 155.61 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.36 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.36 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.36 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 54,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518.74/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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