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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 349.58 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 349.58 and 142.80 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 349.58 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/349.58 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 349.58 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 49,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920.02/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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