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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 350.46 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 350.46 and 141.94 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 350.46 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/350.46 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 350.46 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 49,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.54/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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