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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 149.06 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.43 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.43 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.43 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 52,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,235.10/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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