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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 349.35 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 349.35 and 142.63 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 349.35 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/349.35 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 349.35 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 49,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.45/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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