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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.59 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.59 and 142.82 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.59 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.59 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.59 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 49,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926.70/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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