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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 350.02 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 350.02 and 141.61 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 350.02 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/350.02 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 350.02 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 49,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564.23/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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