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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.44 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.44 and 149 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.44 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.44 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.44 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 52,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215.56/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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