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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.20 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.20 and 150.25 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.20 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.20 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.20 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 52,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617.55/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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