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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 349.26 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 349.26 and 142.53 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 349.26 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/349.26 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 349.26 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 49,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,780.03/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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