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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 350.03 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 350.03 and 141.62 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 350.03 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/350.03 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 350.03 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 49,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,573.09/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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