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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.49 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.49 and 146.95 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.49 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.49 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.49 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 51,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,357.05/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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