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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.71 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.71 and 144.44 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.71 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.71 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.71 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 54,989.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989.03/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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