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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 349.83 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 349.83 and 150 is: 207

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 349.83 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/349.83 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 349.83 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 52,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,474.50/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207

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