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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 349.98 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 349.98 and 143.10 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 349.98 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/349.98 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 349.98 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 50,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082.14/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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