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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 349.48 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 349.48 and 142.72 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 349.48 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/349.48 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 349.48 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 49,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877.79/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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