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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.48 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.48 and 149.02 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.48 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.48 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.48 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 52,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,228.53/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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