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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.30 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.30 and 148.22 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.30 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.30 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.30 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 51,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773.25/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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