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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 349.84 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 349.84 and 150 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 349.84 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/349.84 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 349.84 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 52,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476.00/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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