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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 350.67 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 350.67 and 142.08 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 350.67 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/350.67 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 350.67 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 49,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,823.19/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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