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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 349.41 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 349.41 and 142.70 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 349.41 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/349.41 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 349.41 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 49,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.06/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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