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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.40 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.40 and 143.36 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.40 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.40 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.40 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 50,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231.59/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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