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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 349.24 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 349.24 and 141.04 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 349.24 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/349.24 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 349.24 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 49,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256.76/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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