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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 381 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 381 and 144.08 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 381 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/381 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 381 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 54,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,894.48/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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