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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 349.97 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 349.97 and 143.09 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 349.97 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/349.97 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 349.97 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 50,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077.21/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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