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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 349.56 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 349.56 and 149.83 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 349.56 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/349.56 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 349.56 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 52,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374.57/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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