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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.50 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.50 and 142.75 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.50 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.50 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.50 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 49,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,891.13/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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