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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 349.53 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 349.53 and 149.78 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 349.53 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/349.53 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 349.53 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 52,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.60/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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