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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 350.29 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 350.29 and 143.30 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 350.29 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/350.29 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 350.29 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 50,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,196.56/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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