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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 380.30 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 380.30 and 157.48 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 380.30 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/380.30 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 380.30 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 59,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889.64/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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