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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 349.62 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 349.62 and 149.92 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 349.62 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/349.62 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 349.62 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 52,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415.03/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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