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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 350.33 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 350.33 and 143.31 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 350.33 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/350.33 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 350.33 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 50,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205.79/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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