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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 349.70 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 349.70 and 148.44 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 349.70 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/349.70 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 349.70 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 51,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,909.84/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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