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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 349.89 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 349.89 and 143.01 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 349.89 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/349.89 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 349.89 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 50,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037.77/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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