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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 349.56 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 349.56 and 142.77 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 349.56 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/349.56 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 349.56 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 49,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907.99/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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