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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.63 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.63 and 148.50 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.63 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.63 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.63 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 51,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919.68/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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