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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 350.18 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 350.18 and 143.23 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 350.18 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/350.18 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 350.18 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 50,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156.28/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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