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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.46 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.46 and 150.96 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.46 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.46 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.46 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 57,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,434.24/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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