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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 349.29 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 349.29 and 142.58 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 349.29 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/349.29 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 349.29 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 49,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800.02/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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