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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 349.81 and 142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 349.81 and 142.99 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 349.81 = 142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/349.81 = 142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 349.81 × 142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 50,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,019.33/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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