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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 351.02 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 351.02 and 142.34 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 351.02 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/351.02 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 351.02 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 49,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963.48/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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