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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 349.77 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 349.77 and 141.44 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 349.77 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/349.77 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 349.77 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 49,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.69/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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