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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 350.12 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 350.12 and 143.21 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 350.12 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/350.12 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 350.12 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 50,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,139.97/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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