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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 349.89 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 349.89 and 143.04 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 349.89 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/349.89 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 349.89 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 50,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.27/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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