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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 349.31 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 349.31 and 148.18 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 349.31 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/349.31 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 349.31 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 51,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760.76/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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