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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 351.24 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 351.24 and 142.48 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 351.24 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/351.24 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 351.24 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 50,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044.68/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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