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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.50 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.50 and 155.74 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.50 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.50 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.50 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 54,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,586.87/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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