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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 349.50 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 349.50 and 142.74 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 349.50 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/349.50 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 349.50 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 49,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887.63/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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