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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 350.58 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 350.58 and 155.80 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 350.58 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/350.58 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 350.58 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 54,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620.36/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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