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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 350 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 350 and 150.14 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 350 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/350 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 350 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 52,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549.00/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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