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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 350.00 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 350.00 and 143.09 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 350.00 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/350.00 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 350.00 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 50,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.38/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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