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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.23 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.23 and 149.50 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.23 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.23 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.23 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 52,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.89/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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