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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 155.68 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.43 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.43 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.43 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 54,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,554.94/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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