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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 349.98 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 349.98 and 150.20 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 349.98 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/349.98 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 349.98 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 52,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567.00/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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