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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.30 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.30 and 148.91 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.30 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.30 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.30 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 52,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.79/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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