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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 380.94 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 380.94 and 157.88 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 380.94 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/380.94 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 380.94 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 60,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,142.81/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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