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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 349.54 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 349.54 and 141.27 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 349.54 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/349.54 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 349.54 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 49,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379.52/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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