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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 350.40 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 350.40 and 155.68 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 350.40 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/350.40 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 350.40 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 54,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,550.27/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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