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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.97 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.97 and 157.50 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.97 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.97 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.97 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 60,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,002.78/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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