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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.62 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.62 and 142.82 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.62 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.62 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.62 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 49,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,930.98/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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