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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.69, 350.05 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.69, 350.05 and 143.14 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 350.05 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/350.05 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 350.05 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 50,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106.16/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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