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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 349.38 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 349.38 and 142.69 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 349.38 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/349.38 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 349.38 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 49,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.03/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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