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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.20 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.20 and 149.56 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.20 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.20 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.20 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 52,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226.35/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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