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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 350.23 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 350.23 and 143.26 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 350.23 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/350.23 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 350.23 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 50,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.95/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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