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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.79 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.79 and 148.57 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.79 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.79 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.79 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 51,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,966.55/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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