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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.47 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.47 and 148.41 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.47 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.47 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.47 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 51,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,862.35/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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