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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.93, 350.33 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.93, 350.33 and 154.38 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.93 : 350.33 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.93/350.33 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.93x = 350.33 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.93x = 54,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,083.95/253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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