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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.99 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.99 and 151.26 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.99 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.99 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.99 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 57,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628.55/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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