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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.24, 349.38 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.24, 349.38 and 142.70 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.24 : 349.38 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.24/349.38 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.24x = 349.38 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.24x = 49,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,856.53/253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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