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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 349.58 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 349.58 and 142.80 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 349.58 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/349.58 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 349.58 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 49,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.31/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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