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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 349.13 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 349.13 and 142.48 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 349.13 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/349.13 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 349.13 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 49,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.04/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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