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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 349.74 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 349.74 and 142.91 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 349.74 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/349.74 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 349.74 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 49,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979.59/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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