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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 350.50 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 350.50 and 147.66 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 350.50 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/350.50 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 350.50 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 51,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754.83/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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