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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 350.10 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 350.10 and 150.20 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 350.10 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/350.10 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 350.10 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 52,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585.02/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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