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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.16 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.16 and 143.22 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.16 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.16 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.16 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 54,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,302.58/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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