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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 350.30 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 350.30 and 146.05 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 350.30 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/350.30 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 350.30 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 51,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,160.80/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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