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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 350.49 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 350.49 and 155.78 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 350.49 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/350.49 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 350.49 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 54,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598.55/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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