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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.46 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.46 and 149.07 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.46 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.46 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.46 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 52,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243.07/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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