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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 379.60 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 379.60 and 149.02 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 379.60 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/379.60 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 379.60 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 56,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.67/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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