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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 349.83 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 349.83 and 148.62 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 349.83 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/349.83 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 349.83 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 51,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,991.73/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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