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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 349.98 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 349.98 and 143.11 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 349.98 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/349.98 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 349.98 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 50,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085.28/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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