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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 349.27 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 349.27 and 142.56 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 349.27 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/349.27 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 349.27 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 49,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790.27/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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