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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 351.14 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 351.14 and 142.41 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 351.14 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/351.14 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 351.14 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 50,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.45/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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