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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 350 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 350 and 148.78 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 350 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/350 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 350 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 52,073
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,073/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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