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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 350.30 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 350.30 and 143.35 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 350.30 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/350.30 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 350.30 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 50,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.51/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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