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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 349.60 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 349.60 and 142.81 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 349.60 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/349.60 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 349.60 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 49,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926.38/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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