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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 349.49 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 349.49 and 142.73 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 349.49 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/349.49 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 349.49 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 49,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882.63/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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