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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 381.03 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 381.03 and 145.57 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 381.03 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/381.03 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 381.03 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 55,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466.54/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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