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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 349.74 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 349.74 and 148.55 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 349.74 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/349.74 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 349.74 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 51,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,952.13/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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