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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 349.39 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 349.39 and 148.27 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 349.39 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/349.39 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 349.39 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 51,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.80/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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