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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.18 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.18 and 149.50 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.18 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.18 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.18 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 52,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202.41/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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