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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.14 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.14 and 148.16 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.14 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.14 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.14 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 51,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728.58/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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