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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 350.29 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 350.29 and 143.31 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 350.29 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/350.29 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 350.29 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 50,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199.70/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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