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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 350.47 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 350.47 and 155.66 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 350.47 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/350.47 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 350.47 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 54,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553.38/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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