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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.36 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.36 and 143.37 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.36 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.36 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.36 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 50,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,230.65/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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