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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 349.32 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 349.32 and 148.24 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 349.32 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/349.32 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 349.32 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 51,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.20/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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