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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 349.29 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 349.29 and 148.21 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 349.29 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/349.29 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 349.29 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 51,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,768.27/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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