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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 349.49 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 349.49 and 148.40 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 349.49 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/349.49 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 349.49 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 51,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,863.57/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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