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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 349.95 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 349.95 and 143.08 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 349.95 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/349.95 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 349.95 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 50,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.27/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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