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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 350.08 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 350.08 and 143.14 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 350.08 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/350.08 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 350.08 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 50,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,110.45/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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