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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.76 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.76 and 145.68 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.76 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.76 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.76 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 55,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469.12/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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