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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 349.15 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 349.15 and 141.00 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 349.15 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/349.15 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 349.15 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 49,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230.76/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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