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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.39 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.39 and 143.36 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.39 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.39 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.39 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 50,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232.07/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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