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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.64 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.64 and 148.42 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.64 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.64 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.64 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 51,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,893.57/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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