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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 349.49 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 349.49 and 142.75 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 349.49 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/349.49 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 349.49 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 49,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887.95/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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