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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.22 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.22 and 148.10 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.22 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.22 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.22 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 51,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,719.48/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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