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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 350.07 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 350.07 and 141.64 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 350.07 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/350.07 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 350.07 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 49,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584.02/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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