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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.24, 349.45 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.24, 349.45 and 148.32 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.24 : 349.45 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.24/349.45 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.24x = 349.45 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.24x = 51,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,830.05/253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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