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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.65 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.65 and 141.34 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.65 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.65 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.65 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 49,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420.30/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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