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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 349.32 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 349.32 and 142.61 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 349.32 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/349.32 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 349.32 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 49,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,817.40/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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