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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 350.05 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 350.05 and 141.63 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 350.05 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/350.05 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 350.05 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 49,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,577.01/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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