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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.58 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.58 and 142.81 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.58 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.58 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.58 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 49,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921.06/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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