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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.64 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.64 and 151.08 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.64 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.64 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.64 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 57,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507.09/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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