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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.68 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.68 and 149.88 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.68 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.68 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.68 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 52,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410.04/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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