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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 349.72 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 349.72 and 148.52 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 349.72 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/349.72 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 349.72 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 51,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.92/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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