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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 349.63 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 349.63 and 142.83 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 349.63 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/349.63 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 349.63 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 49,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935.19/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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