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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 349.59 and 142.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 349.59 and 142.81 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 349.59 = 142.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/349.59 = 142.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 349.59 × 142.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 49,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,924.95/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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