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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 350.37 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 350.37 and 143.35 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 350.37 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/350.37 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 350.37 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 50,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.54/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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