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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 350.36 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 350.36 and 154.32 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 350.36 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/350.36 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 350.36 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 54,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,067.56/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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