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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.23 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.23 and 143.26 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.23 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.23 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.23 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 50,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172.20/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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