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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 349.38 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 349.38 and 142.68 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 349.38 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/349.38 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 349.38 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 49,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.54/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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