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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 350.30 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 350.30 and 148.94 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 350.30 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/350.30 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 350.30 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 52,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,173.68/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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